Laura Laing

Mom, Wife, Head Honcho:

Laura’s love of wine is rooted in good times, great friends, and shared memories.

“I love wine because it’s a vessel that connects people through great conversation and good times! I love that wine allows us to host, entertain, and share experiences with so many great people from all over the world."

In 2008, Laura agreed to marry Bryan over several bottles of great wines that told the story of their relationship.

“On a miserable February day in Cannon Beach, Bryan proposed to me under a gazebo that friends had set-up on the beach in front of Haystack Rock.

After I said yes, we shared a romantic dinner with friends where Bryan brought out wines that marked all of the key moments in our relationship. Each bottle had a hand written memory… an Argentian Malbec that we shared on our first date, a Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon that we drank the night of our first kiss, and an Oregon Pinot Noir from a vineyard we frequented on wine tasting dates.”

For Laura, wine has always been a way to connect with people and capture memories.

“Wine is so expressive and is such a great way to capture the story of what is happening with each vintage and each year.

I remember when I was in the hospital giving birth to Ava during harvest of 2013, and Bryan kept leaving the hospital to run home and attend to the fermenting grapes in our basement. Even though I wanted to kill him at the time, I appreciate it now because every time we open a bottle of our 2013’s we get to relive that memory. The wines literally tell the story of those frantic punchdowns and the birth of our daughter."

At Hazelfern, Laura wants guests to connect a memorable and unique experience to the wines.

“We think Hazelfern is a pretty magical place, and I’m focused on delivering a memorable experience for every friend that stops by to share a glass of wine with us. I want people to remember the stories that were shared and the people that became friends as a result of tasting wines at Hazelfern."

The tasting experience at Hazelfern is definitely unique. All of the tastings happen around a common reclaimed wood farm table.

“We want the experience to be approachable, friendly, and shared. I love getting to meet new people over a glass of great wine. I look forward to using the winery as a way to meet many people with amazing stories from all over the world.”

While entertaining and wine are Laura’s passion, she can’t wait to hear your story and create new friends here on the farm!

1. Laura is Canadian. She was born in Vancouver and grew up near Toronto. After a few glasses of wine, she starts talking like a Canadian. Moms become Mums, Processes become Pro…cesses,” and Houses become "hoe-ses.” She also develops a strong desire to play hockey.

2. Laura’s kryptonite is old TV series on Netflix and Hulu - she could literally binge watch them all day long if Adalyn and Ava didn’t remind her that we have things to do. Currently she is really into this show from 2005 called, Grey’s Anatomy. Maybe you’ve heard of it?

3. Laura has a great eye for interior design and consumer experience. She has been working her magic in the winery/barn, and can’t wait to invite you all over to hang out and drink some wine this summer. She’s hoping your experience at Hazelfern will be completely unique and magical.

4. Although she's a city girl, Laura has developed a mean tractor game! She's logged many hours prepping the vineyard this past year, and ever since Bryan drove the tractor forks through the winery walls this past harvest, Laura is now considered by many to be Hazelfern's best tractor driver. 🚜🙊

5. Laura has a tattoo. Its a red maple leaf that was freehanded at 2am in Vegas, and its on her left cheek. Yes, that cheek. 👇🏼 Did we mention that Laura really likes wine?